Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Budget

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Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
There are dozens of Jeskai commanders available now, but which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Abandoned Air Temple
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mongoose Lizard
1.2%inclusion1 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Sokka, Bold Boomeranger
1.2%inclusion1 decks86 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
61%inclusion255 decks417 decks
60%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
54%inclusion225 decks417 decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
52%inclusion215 decks417 decks
50%synergy
Foundry Inspector
55%inclusion231 decks417 decks
48%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
47%inclusion196 decks417 decks
46%synergy
Abzan Falconer
43%inclusion179 decks417 decks
41%synergy
Steel Overseer
49%inclusion206 decks417 decks
40%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
41%inclusion171 decks417 decks
40%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
41%inclusion172 decks417 decks
37%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
38%inclusion159 decks417 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
47%inclusion196 decks417 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion187 decks417 decks
-24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion175 decks417 decks
25%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
39%inclusion161 decks417 decks
26%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion150 decks417 decks
20%synergy
Wake the Past
35%inclusion148 decks417 decks
26%synergy
Together Forever
33%inclusion139 decks417 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion139 decks417 decks
-16%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
33%inclusion138 decks417 decks
32%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
32%inclusion133 decks417 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
30%inclusion127 decks417 decks
26%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
30%inclusion127 decks417 decks
28%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion119 decks417 decks
26%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
28%inclusion118 decks417 decks
26%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
27%inclusion66 decks242 decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
27%inclusion112 decks417 decks
19%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
27%inclusion96 decks360 decks
26%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
25%inclusion105 decks417 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
24%inclusion102 decks417 decks
24%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
22%inclusion93 decks417 decks
22%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
22%inclusion92 decks417 decks
21%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
22%inclusion90 decks417 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Raiju
21%inclusion87 decks417 decks
19%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
21%inclusion87 decks417 decks
20%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
20%inclusion85 decks417 decks
20%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
19%inclusion72 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
19%inclusion79 decks417 decks
19%synergy
Surge Conductor
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Bronze Guardian
17%inclusion70 decks417 decks
15%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
17%inclusion69 decks417 decks
12%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
16%inclusion41 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Artisan
16%inclusion68 decks417 decks
16%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
15%inclusion64 decks417 decks
15%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
15%inclusion62 decks417 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion61 decks417 decks
12%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
14%inclusion60 decks417 decks
12%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
14%inclusion58 decks417 decks
14%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
14%inclusion58 decks417 decks
13%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
14%inclusion57 decks417 decks
13%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
14%inclusion57 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Grateful Apparition
12%inclusion51 decks417 decks
8%synergy
Master of Etherium
12%inclusion50 decks417 decks
11%synergy
Research Thief
12%inclusion50 decks417 decks
11%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
12%inclusion50 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
12%inclusion48 decks417 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
11%inclusion47 decks417 decks
-1%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion46 decks417 decks
9%synergy
Thought Monitor
11%inclusion44 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Emissary Escort
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
10%inclusion40 decks417 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
10%inclusion40 decks417 decks
9%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
9.4%inclusion38 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
9.4%inclusion39 decks417 decks
9%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
9.4%inclusion39 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
9.1%inclusion38 decks417 decks
9%synergy
Iron Apprentice
8.9%inclusion37 decks417 decks
9%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
32%inclusion133 decks417 decks
-3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
31%inclusion129 decks417 decks
24%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion124 decks417 decks
16%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion107 decks417 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion106 decks417 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion105 decks417 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
23%inclusion94 decks417 decks
21%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion58 decks417 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion51 decks417 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion45 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion44 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Reject Imperfection
10%inclusion42 decks417 decks
9%synergy
Take Up the Shield
10%inclusion42 decks417 decks
10%synergy
Unbounded Potential
9.4%inclusion39 decks417 decks
9%synergy
Serum Snare
9.1%inclusion38 decks417 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
7.7%inclusion32 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.0%inclusion29 decks417 decks
3%synergy
Boros Charm
7.0%inclusion29 decks417 decks
-14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion27 decks417 decks
-3%synergy
Armed and Armored
6.0%inclusion25 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
6.0%inclusion25 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.8%inclusion24 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.5%inclusion23 decks417 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Crush Contraband
5.0%inclusion21 decks417 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
32%inclusion133 decks417 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
29%inclusion122 decks417 decks
20%synergy
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion112 decks417 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion86 decks417 decks
9%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion76 decks388 decks
17%synergy
One with the Machine
16%inclusion67 decks417 decks
13%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion36 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
14%inclusion60 decks417 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion54 decks417 decks
-10%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion47 decks417 decks
9%synergy
Delete
7.9%inclusion33 decks417 decks
7%synergy
Collective Effort
7.9%inclusion33 decks417 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion32 decks417 decks
-6%synergy
Time Wipe
7.0%inclusion29 decks417 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.7%inclusion28 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.2%inclusion26 decks417 decks
-7%synergy
Rip Apart
6.2%inclusion26 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.0%inclusion25 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Recommission
5.5%inclusion23 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
5.3%inclusion22 decks417 decks
3%synergy
Invoke Justice
5.0%inclusion21 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion124 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Lux Artillery
29%inclusion119 decks417 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion99 decks417 decks
12%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion74 decks417 decks
15%synergy
Mechtitan Core
18%inclusion74 decks417 decks
17%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
16%inclusion66 decks417 decks
15%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion52 decks417 decks
3%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
11%inclusion44 decks417 decks
10%synergy
Salvation Engine
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
10%inclusion42 decks417 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion42 decks417 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion41 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Parhelion II
9.1%inclusion38 decks417 decks
8%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
9.1%inclusion38 decks417 decks
9%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
8.6%inclusion36 decks417 decks
8%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.2%inclusion32 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Weatherlight
7.7%inclusion32 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Costume Closet
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.0%inclusion29 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.9%inclusion28 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.0%inclusion24 decks402 decks
4%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
5.8%inclusion24 decks417 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.8%inclusion24 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.5%inclusion23 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion91 decks417 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Retreat
17%inclusion69 decks417 decks
15%synergy
Rising of the Day
16%inclusion66 decks417 decks
12%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion44 decks417 decks
10%synergy
Citadel Siege
9.4%inclusion39 decks417 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.4%inclusion31 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.2%inclusion30 decks417 decks
-18%synergy
Resourceful Defense
6.7%inclusion28 decks417 decks
1%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.5%inclusion27 decks417 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
6.0%inclusion25 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.8%inclusion24 decks417 decks
1%synergy
Born to Drive
5.8%inclusion24 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
14%inclusion60 decks417 decks
13%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
13%inclusion54 decks417 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.3%inclusion22 decks417 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion86 decks417 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion75 decks417 decks
7%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion62 decks417 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion46 decks417 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion44 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion40 decks417 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.6%inclusion36 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.4%inclusion31 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.7%inclusion28 decks417 decks
-27%synergy
Great Furnace
6.5%inclusion27 decks417 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Den
6.2%inclusion26 decks417 decks
-5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.2%inclusion26 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.2%inclusion22 decks357 decks
1%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
5.0%inclusion21 decks417 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion330 decks417 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion320 decks417 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
44%inclusion182 decks417 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion165 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion141 decks417 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion135 decks417 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion119 decks417 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion113 decks417 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion112 decks417 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion101 decks417 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion87 decks417 decks
-23%synergy
Solar Array
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion42 decks417 decks
-14%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.4%inclusion39 decks417 decks
8%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.4%inclusion39 decks417 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.9%inclusion37 decks417 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.4%inclusion35 decks417 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion27 decks417 decks
-3%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.2%inclusion26 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.0%inclusion25 decks417 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.8%inclusion24 decks417 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion414 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion414 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion413 decks417 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion322 decks417 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion231 decks417 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Monastery
53%inclusion223 decks417 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion201 decks417 decks
-13%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion177 decks417 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion154 decks417 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
36%inclusion150 decks417 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion147 decks417 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
34%inclusion140 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
32%inclusion132 decks417 decks
26%synergy
Tranquil Cove
30%inclusion127 decks417 decks
23%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
29%inclusion122 decks417 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
25%inclusion105 decks417 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion102 decks417 decks
12%synergy
Razortide Bridge
24%inclusion102 decks417 decks
12%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion101 decks417 decks
14%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
24%inclusion100 decks417 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
23%inclusion95 decks417 decks
-30%synergy
Sulfur Falls
23%inclusion94 decks417 decks
-29%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
22%inclusion90 decks417 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
21%inclusion89 decks417 decks
-20%synergy
Perilous Landscape
21%inclusion74 decks360 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion85 decks417 decks
-7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion84 decks417 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion82 decks417 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion82 decks417 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion80 decks417 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion77 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion66 decks417 decks
-24%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
16%inclusion65 decks417 decks
-2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion54 decks417 decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion47 decks417 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion42 decks417 decks
-24%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.4%inclusion39 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Heath
9.1%inclusion38 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
9.1%inclusion38 decks417 decks
7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.9%inclusion37 decks417 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.6%inclusion36 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.2%inclusion34 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7.7%inclusion32 decks417 decks
-5%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.4%inclusion31 decks417 decks
0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
7.2%inclusion29 decks403 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
6.2%inclusion26 decks417 decks
-15%synergy
Stone Quarry
6.2%inclusion26 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Highland Lake
5.5%inclusion23 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Meandering River
5.3%inclusion22 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
-1%synergy